Some Surprising Ways You Can Benefit From Counseling
Have you ever been told that therapy or counseling is just for people who think too much, or for those who don’t have the mental strength to cope with their emotions? Some people say these things because they’re fearful of talking to others about how they feel, while others may genuinely believe this to be true. In fact... Should you try therapy? Those who…
How To Help Yourself When There Is No One To Turn To
When you are at a loss as to how to continue with life as it is, or have an emotional problem that you don’t know how to solve, it can feel awful to go through it alone, and while you may think that you have nobody to turn to, there is always someone available to help, you just need to find them, or find…
Learning To Not Let Past Pain Control Your Future Happiness
Most of us will have some painful memories from our past, including tragedies and experienced loss. However, for some, dealing with the hurt, grief and anger caused by events in the past can be a daily struggle, and may even be shaping the way they live and the way they interact with others. Past pain and hurt can be mentally and physically exhausting, and…
Where do we find answers?
As I look at the title of this blog, the first option that pops into my mind is Google. I’m sure I’m not alone; but as grateful as I am to have answers right at my fingertips, I’m even more grateful to have options. I’d like to focus on one that’s been instrumental in my life and as they say, pay it forward. There’s…
Hitting Rock Bottom and Getting Back Up
I walked into the Behavioral Health Unit at the local hospital to visit my friend this month. He was extremely intoxicated one weekend and called 911 while struggling with suicidal ideation. Last May, nearly one year ago, I willingly checked into the same Behavioral Health Unit. It was the lowest I’d ever been. I was powerless and could no longer manage my life. I…
Guarding Your Own Life: How to Be There for Someone When You’re Depressed Too
For couples who both experience depression, it takes a great deal of self-awareness to keep the relationship healthy. The foundations of a good relationship - trust, boundaries, and communication - take on even more significance. For someone like me, who tends to absorb others’ emotions, having a partner with periods of depression makes it difficult to discern whether I’m experiencing my own depression or…
Why It Can Be so Hard to Ask for Help
If you’re checking out our website, you may be in the first stages of asking for help for the first time, which can be an incredibly difficult step to take. Counseling can make a huge difference in your quality of life, but taking the first step to finding a therapist can be one of the hardest things you’ll ever do. Why? #1 – Anxiety…
The Power of Love: How Caring for Ourselves and Each Other Helps Us Heal
Self-love and the love for others is an incredible gift that knows no limits. The capacity to love one’s self and others is very freeing. Real change starts with you developing a deep appreciation for yourself just the way you are. When you’re able to look at yourself, even for a few moments, without criticism or judgment, you display the quality of compassion that…
